Curious if anyone has any insight on the 2018 Quilceda Creek CVR Release, how the 2018 vintage was for Washington. I know it was spectacular for California, but curious about Washington. I realize CVR is their base wine, but it’s still good.
Any idea on how oaky it is? I was introduced to QC by a friend and really enjoyed the CVR until I made the list and purchased the '14 which had substantially more oak influence. Bought a couple more times but have started to question whether I like their “newer” style. $45 is an good deal for the the style of '13s and '12s that I have had multiple times, but curious on whether the more oak forward style is here to stay. Thanks.
As far as I know, it always had a very oaky style. I found the CVR wines pretty well buried under the oak and not much fun, but then if you set them aside for 8+ years or something they actually became quite good. Of course, still in a modern, powerful, dense style, but a good version of that once they aged enough.
Just called and put in my order. Decided on 18 bottles and 3 mags.
Doing a curbside pickup to save on the shipping as I have a few cases from prior releases they have been holding onto as well.
Maybe you and I just perceive that differently, or have a different point when “oaky” crosses over to “very oaky,” which is totally fine if we do. Last ones I had were probably from 10+ years ago, too.
so then, you aren’t a fan yet the 17 is drinking well now and is not oaky…maybe the style is different now, the only constant is change and maybe you should reconsider your comment
thanks